A Massachusetts lawmaker showed up to Capitol Hill in a Philadelphia Eagles helmet after coming out on the losing end of a Super Bowl LII bet.Representative Michael Capuano made a bet with Robert Brady, who represents Pennsylvania's First Congressional District, prior to the game, his communication director confirmed to Steve Annear of the Boston Globe.Capuano was spotted wearing the headgear Tuesday while attending a House financial services hearing.

Josh McDaniels has decided not to accept the Indianapolis Colts' head coaching job and will remain with the New England Patriots, the Colts announced Tuesday."After agreeing to contract terms to become the Indianapolis Colts' new head coach, New England Patriots assistant coach Josh McDaniels this evening informed us that he would not be joining our team," the Colts said in a statement. "Although we are surprised and disappointed, we will resume our head coaching search immediately and find the right fit to lead our team and organization on and off the field."The Colts officially announced the hiring of McDaniels on Tuesday. The press conference was scheduled for Wednesday.Patriots owner Robert Kraft spent the past 48 hours talking with McDaniels and improved his contract, ultimately convincing him to stay, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.It's a bombshell that leaves the Colts searching for Plan B. That could be Kansas City Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, though it was never reported that he interviewed for the vacancy.The Colts were apparently ready for this eventuality, as they have three candidates ready to interview over the next 24-to-48 hours, a source told Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio.The move is also a potential hint at the future of the Patriots. Spurning the Colts means McDaniels is unlikely to get another shot at a head coaching gig outside New England.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Carolina Panthers have reportedly placed interim general manager Marty Hurney on paid leave after his ex-wife filed for a protective order against him, according to Joe Person and Michael Gordon of the Charlotte Observer.The complaint has since been withdrawn, but a team spokesman confirmed the NFL is investigating Hurney under the league's personal conduct policy.His ex-wife, Jeanne Hurney, filed for a protective order Friday. In her complaint, she described her ex-husband as "extremely controlling and ... verbally and emotionally abusive" during the marriage, which ended in 2014, and said he'd violated her privacy by hacking her phone and laptop. She also said Martin or his associates had recently broken into her home and classroom.The judge said there was no evidence Martin had committed domestic violence, refused to issue a restraining order, and scheduled a Feb. 16 hearing on the complaint.On Tuesday, Jeanne told Person and Gordon that she's withdrawn her original complaint and asked for further questions to be put to her legal team. Though it's unclear whether the hearing will still take place, a source told the Charlotte Observer that the NFL investigation will continue regardless.Martin interviewed for the Panthers' full-time GM job last week.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

In a time of grief, Edwin Jackson's family is blocking out all the noise and focusing on what's most important.President Donald Trump tweeted Tuesday about the death of the Indianapolis Colts linebacker and another man. The two men were struck on the shoulder of the interstate by a drunk driver who was found to be living in the country illegally and without a valid driver's license. Trump called it "disgraceful" that a person living in the U.S. illegally had committed such an act and called on Democrats to take a harder line on illegal immigration."It doesn't matter," Jackson's agent, Butch Williams said of Trump's tweet, according to Stephen Holder of the Indy Star. "He's lost. All that other stuff, they can do whatever they want with that. They're dealing with their son, man. That other stuff doesn’t matter."Trump offered his condolences to Jackson's family five minutes after his initial post.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Now that Brian Urlacher has been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, there's one question on everyone's minds: Will his bust have hair?Related: Moss, Owens, Lewis, Urlacher headline 2018 Hall of Fame classThe former Chicago Bears linebacker was known for his trademark bald-headed look during his playing days, but underwent a hair transplant procedure a couple of years ago.

New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler has denied reports that he was benched on defense for the entirety of Super Bowl LII partly due to a violation of team rules."During Super Bowl week I never attended any concert, missed curfew, or participated (in) any of the ridiculous activities being reported," Butler wrote in a statement posted Tuesday on Twitter.The statement can be read in its entirety below:

Warning: Story contains coarse languageBruno Mars is already thinking ahead to Super Bowl LIII.The Grammy-award winning artist, who headlined the Super Bowl XLVIII halftime show and joined Coldplay and Beyonce on stage during Super Bowl 50, urged the NFL to book local talent for next year's show at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in a series of tweets Monday.

The New England Patriots will look a little different next season.After two consecutive trips to the Super Bowl and three in the last four seasons, the NFL's model franchise will undergo some retooling, particularly the coaching staff.Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels officially agreed to take over as Indianapolis Colts head coach Tuesday, a day after defensive coordinator Matt Patricia left to run the Detroit Lions. For the first time since 2012, Bill Belichick has to replace a top lieutenant.Here are the top three candidates to succeed McDaniels and Patricia, respectively.Offensive coordinatorChad O'SheaPart of the Patriot Way is to promote from within. That's how Belichick was brought up through the ranks under Bill Parcells, and that's how he's done things since he reached the top in Foxboro. Charlie Weis, Dean Pees, Bill O'Brien, McDaniels, and Patricia each became lead coordinators after running a position group with the franchise.There is a dearth of obvious internal candidates for the offensive coordinator job, however, as McDaniels is expected to take assistant quarterbacks coach Jerry Schuplinski to Indianapolis with him. The top remaining contender is wide receivers coach Chad O'Shea.Like those before him, O'Shea has put in his time with the Patriots. He's been a position coach under Belichick since 2009. The greatest indicator of things to come may have been when Belichick handed him play-calling duties in the team's preseason finale.

Jim Irsay is stepping up to support two families when they need it most.The Indianapolis Colts confirmed Tuesday that team owner Irsay will pay for the funerals of both linebacker Edwin Jackson and Uber driver Jeffrey Monroe, according to Dakota Crawford of Indy Star.Jackson and Monroe were killed Sunday after Monroe stopped on the side of the interstate to tend to Jackson, who'd become ill. The pair were struck by a drunk driver, who was later determined to be living in the country illegally and without a valid driver's license.The driver, Manuel Orrego-Savala, was arrested after trying to flee the scene, and is being held in county jail.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Zach Ertz isn't quite sure how Doug Pederson wasn't named Coach of the Year.Following their Super Bowl LII victory, the Philadelphia Eagles tight end suggested it was an injustice that his bench boss didn't win the award. What may be even more upsetting to Ertz, however, was how little support Pedersen received in voting."Doug Pederson should've won Coach of the Year," Ertz told Robert Klemko of Sports Illustrated. "I don't know how that happened. He got one freaking vote. It's embarrassing."If it wasn't for rookie head coach Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams' remarkable one-year turnaround, Pederson would have made a stronger showing. The Eagles went from a fourth-place finish in the NFC East last season to a 13-3 record and a No. 1 seed in the playoffs.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

If you want to know the real reason Eagles head coach Doug Pederson won the Super Bowl in his second year on the job, you should note the fact that Pederson wasn't a great NFL quarterback; if he had been, Philadelphia might still be without a Lombardi Trophy.As a former backup quarterback, I often hear that my previous occupation is the best job in the world. You can make good money without having to deal with the pressure of being the starter, or the brutal hits that go with playing 16 games a year. I can assure you, however, that backup quarterbacks are still under a lot of pressure, and since the pay is generally about one-tenth what an NFL starter receives, getting hit a lot less seems like a fair trade-off.Usually, quarterbacks who spend a decade or more watching games from outside the white lines lack one form or another of natural talent, which prevents them from breaking through as a full-time starter. Their issues may be arm strength, accuracy, athletic ability, or inconsistency. For whatever reason, every NFL team - including their current one - assumes they aren't starter material at that point in their careers.But a lifelong backup quarterback is almost never dumb. Usually, backups who have survived more than a decade have learned three or more offenses, played for multiple head coaches, and bounced around to various franchises. Since they probably don't have as much natural talent, they instead provide value as smart team players that have the respect of their teammates.Pederson was everything you wanted as a second or third thrower. He didn’t have a ton of talent, but his smarts and toughness made him an ideal fit for five NFL teams. After going undrafted, he began his career in Miami, learning from Don Shula while watching Dan Marino work his magic; he also played alongside Bernie Kosar, Scott Mitchell, and Steve DeBerg.What an amazing experience Pederson must have had playing with those players and coaches. The wealth of football knowledge in those Dolphins quarterback rooms alone is astounding.He then spent two different seasons in the World Football League. After that, it was off to the Packers - and an entirely new NFL experience.In Green Bay, he was playing for Mike Holmgren and with Brett Favre, Rick Mirer, Jim McMahon, and Steve Bono. Andy Reid, Pederson's quarterback coach in Green Bay, liked him so much that he took him to Philadelphia to be his starter when he got the Eagles' HC job.Pederson was finally impressing the right people around the NFL, but he struggled during the first eight games of his first season with the Eagles. He was eventually replaced by the third overall pick in the previous spring’s draft, Donovan McNabb. Of course, Pederson was never meant to be the long-term starter, but Reid needed somebody to show McNabb how an NFL starter competes every day. This is common for franchises developing a young quarterback - they want him to sit and learn for at least half of his rookie season. The starter's job is to set an example and demonstrate how a real pro works.After a season in Philly, Pederson had a cup of coffee in Cleveland, backing up Tim Couch, before returning for a second stint in Green Bay. He sat behind Favre, who never got hurt, and was also the holder for the Packers' kickers (not a bad skill to have if you're just trying to hold a spot on the team).Finally, after 15 NFL seasons, his body couldn’t take the pounding anymore and Pederson retired.Then he coached high school football in Shreveport, La., for four seasons before returning to the NFL. Reid brought him back to the Eagles as a coach, and kept him on board after bolting for the Kansas City Chiefs. Before he knew it, Pederson was the head coach of the Eagles. Two years later, he’s got a Super Bowl win to show for it. But after his long playing career, his rise to the top was no accident.The coaching staffs and quarterbacks that he worked with, studied film with, installed plays with, and competed alongside over the last three decades have an amazing amount of football knowledge. Pederson gets to tap into all of that history when making decisions. When he speaks, you may hear phrases that could have come from Shula, Marino, Holmgren, Reid, or Favre. Take the time to study his offense and overall football philosophy, and you'll see concepts from all around the National Football League. When the Eagles hired Pederson two years ago, they got his accumulated history and knowledge as well.Backup quarterbacks who become coaches have already learned how to run an effective NFL offense, even if their quarterback isn’t supremely talented. Because they know their own limitations, finding ways to get easy completions for their current quarterback is an evolutionary instinct. From watching some of the all-time greats zip the ball all over the field, they also know what is possible if their starter is oozing with natural talent.Philadelphia moved up in the draft to grab Carson Wentz two years ago because Pederson saw a player with rare talent - a big, strong athlete with a huge arm, solid accuracy, and an old-fashioned work ethic. It didn't take the coach long to make Wentz into an NFL star.Pederson also saw an undervalued passer in Nick Foles after coaching him in Philly and Kansas City. Foles came into the league and had one of the best seasons in NFL history in 2013. Since then, however, his game had regressed to average and he was relegated to backup status.Pederson knew Foles still had plenty of talent. He saw the big arm and great touch on the deep ball. He saw the athleticism and ability to throw accurately on the run. And he saw all of this because he didn't have it when he was playing. It's easy to identify talent in someone else when you never had as much of it yourself.When Pederson became head coach in Philly, he hired an offensive coordinator who had a similar backstory to his own. Frank Reich was a longtime backup quarterback in the NFL too, and played for four teams over 14 seasons.Together, Pederson and Reich created a perfect offense for Carson Wentz, who was having an MVP season when he tore his ACL on Dec. 3. Then, they found plays that better fit Foles' experience, including concepts from Chip Kelly's spread scheme.After a few weeks getting settled with the starting offense, the payoff of this subtle pivot came in the NFC Championship Game against the Minnesota Vikings. The 2013 Nick Foles was back, and gaining confidence with each pass attempt.Foles' performance in the Super Bowl was incredible, especially for a guy who was signed to be a backup. Of course, his talent was always there. Nobody throws 27 touchdowns to two interceptions in one season without an absurd amount of natural ability.Both coaches could understand the spot Foles found himself in this season, since they'd been in his shoes as players. Their experiences undoubtedly helped them get Foles to play the finest football of his career in the two most important games of the season.In the press conferences following Super Bowl LII, nearly every Eagles player and coach described Doug Pederson's play-calling and game management as "gutsy" - Reich, Chris Long, and Brent Celek all used the same word. The Philadelphia Eagles played loose and confident on football's biggest stage. That is a direct reflection of their head coach's mindset, which filtered down to the team - especially the quarterbacks.Foles had lost his edge, but found the right coaches to bring it back. Pederson, Reich, and Foles were all backups at some point in their careers. Now they can all call themselves Super Bowl champions.Sage Rosenfels is a former 12-year NFL quarterback who writes and contributes to radio and podcasts about the NFL and college football. Find him on Twitter @SageRosenfels18.(Photos courtesy: Getty Images)Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

A total of 326 players will participate in the NFL Scouting Combine from Feb. 27 to March 5.The NFL released the full list of players on Tuesday, which includes Central Florida linebacker Shaquem Griffin. Griffin, who had his left hand amputated at a young age, was left off the initial roster but was offered an invitation after participating at the Senior Bowl.Nineteen quarterbacks will be under the spotlight for talent evaluators.The national champion Alabama Crimson Tide lead the way with 14 invitees, including projected top picks Calvin Ridley, Da'Ron Payne, and Minkah Fitzpatrick.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Indianapolis Colts officially announced Josh McDaniels as their new head coach Tuesday.A press conference is scheduled for Wednesday.McDaniels has served as the New England Patriots' offensive coordinator for nine seasons split up by a two-year stint as the Denver Broncos' head coach in 2009-2010 and a year as the then-St. Louis Rams' offensive coordinator in 2011.His Patriots offenses ranked in the top 10 in every season except two. In those two years, the Patriots ranked 11th in offense.This season, under McDaniels' direction, New England finished first overall in offense and quarterback Tom Brady won MVP honors.The Patriots reached the Super Bowl, but lost 41-33 to the Philadelphia Eagles.McDaniels' staff with the Colts is already taking shape, as he's expected to bring aboard Matt Eberflus as his defensive coordinator, Dave DeGuglielmo to run his offensive line, and Mike Phair to coach the defensive line, according to Albert Breer of The MMQB.The Colts' hire completes the 2017 coaching carousel, in which the Detroit Lions hired away Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia, the New York Giants installed Pat Shurmur, the Chicago Bears hired Matt Nagy, the Tennessee Titans picked Mike Vrabel, the Oakland Raiders brought back Jon Gruden, and the Arizona Cardinals hired Steve Wilks.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Hours after winning the Super Bowl, Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long took some time to watch ... the Super Bowl.But with the television broadcast comes the commentary, and as Long notes, some of Cris Collinsworth's analysis was slightly questionable.

News of Indianapolis Colts linebacker Edwin Jackson's death reached the Oval Office on Tuesday, and President Donald Trump weighed in on the details of the tragedy via Twitter.Jackson and another man were killed early Sunday after being struck on the shoulder of the interstate by a drunk driver, according to Indiana State Police, per Mike Reiss of ESPN. The driver, Manuel Orrego-Savala, was found to be living in the country illegally and without a valid driver's license, which prompted a reaction from Trump:

The Minnesota Vikings would like to speak to a man partially responsible for their playoff elimination about a position with the franchise.The Vikings have an opening at offensive coordinator and are looking to talk to Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo about the job, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.According to Schefter, Minnesota must wait 10 days after the end of Philadelphia's season to get an opportunity to interview DeFilippo, and appear willing to be patient.The Eagles, behind the play of backup quarterback and eventual Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles, defeated the Vikings 38-7 in the NFC Championship Game.DeFilippo has emerged as a popular coaching candidate, and has held interviews with the Chicago Bears and Arizona Cardinals for their head coaching jobs.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Police are investigating a break-in at the home of New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski on Monday night, authorities confirmed to ESPN.Foxborough Police Chief William D. Baker issued a statement Tuesday, confirming the break-in."There were items stolen," Baker told reporters. "We're not going to release the nature of the items stolen."Obviously the people who committed the theft know what was stolen. It's an investigative advantage for us to know that as well and not share it with the public, so I won't have any further comment on that."While Baker would not specifically name what items are believed to have been stolen, a dispatcher was heard saying "multiple safes and possibly guns" were taken on a recording of a call with responding officers.Police first arrived at the home at approximately 6 p.m. ET on Monday and remained on the scene for much of the night, according to reports.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The 2017 season has come to a close, but there remains plenty of incentive to stay tuned to the NFL throughout the spring and summer months.How Nick Foles' situation plays out after he won Super Bowl MVP honors figures to dominate the offseason. Here are eight other juicy storylines to watch.Odell Beckham's contract situationThe player wants to be the highest paid in the sport. The team knows it can't afford to lose him. Either way, Odell Beckham Jr. is getting a lot of money. The question is how much.The superstar receiver's desired salary status isn't entirely unfounded, but such contracts are normally reserved for quarterbacks.Beckham will be playing on a fifth-year option next season. New York Giants management appears intent on resolving the contract situation sooner rather than later. Will the one-handed-catch maven get the payout he seeks?QBs losing their starting jobsThe Kansas City Chiefs got the ball rolling by trading Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins, and that's only the beginning of what should be a wild offseason for starting-caliber quarterbacks.Despite their varying levels of success in 2017, Blake Bortles, Tyrod Taylor, and Case Keenum could lose their starting jobs entering 2018.DeShone Kizer likely won't be the Browns' opening-day starter for a second year in a row, and Jay Cutler was brought to Miami for only one season.Then there's the Broncos and Vikings. Both teams used three starting quarterbacks in 2017 and could go forward without any one of them.The new league year begins March 14, when the Smith trade to Washington can be finalized and any deals made in the interim can come to fruition as well.Panthers' search for a new ownerCarolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson gave up day-to-day control of the franchise and is preparing to sell after reports the team made multiple confidential payouts to former employees who said he'd sexually harassed them or used racist language.It'll be the first NFL franchise sold since 2014, and an eclectic group of prospective owners have come to the fore. Among those who have expressed interest in a stake in the team are NBA superstars Steph Curry and Kevin Durant, music mogul Sean Combs, and outcast quarterback Colin Kaepernick.The resulting group could be even more diverse than the Dolphins' minority owners, which include Gloria Estefan, Emilio Estefan, Marc Anthony, Serena and Venus Williams, and Fergie.Kirk Cousins' new homeThe Redskins' trade for Smith effectively ends the Kirk Cousins-D.C. drama - and thank goodness for that. It also opens the door to an intense bidding war for Cousins' services.He rated as only the 19th-best quarterback in 2017 by Pro Football Focus, but an overwhelming number of teams are searching for a quarterback capable of throwing for more than 4,000 yards and 25-plus touchdowns while completing 65 percent of his passes.As many as six teams were reportedly in the running to land Smith. Who might come out of the woodwork for a quarterback four years younger?Browns' 1st and 4th overall picksLast year, the Cleveland Browns selected a defensive end, safety, and tight end with their first-round draft picks. A year later, with a new and more experienced general manager at the helm, what will they do with the first and fourth overall picks in April's draft?Many of the team's needs have carried over from last year, most glaringly at the quarterback position. The Browns will again have the pick of the litter, this time with a much more revered class of incoming pivots.But a quarterback alone can't turn around a franchise that went 1-31 the last two seasons. There's work to be done, and the Browns need to speed up the rebuild by acing the draft.1 more year, LarryCarson Palmer is gone. So is Bruce Arians. No one would hold it against Larry Fitzgerald if he also chooses to retire rather than come back for a 15th season.Fitz has accomplished more than most. He's a 10-time Pro Bowler, a former All-Pro, and a Walter Payton Man of the Year Award winner. He authored one of the best individual plays in Super Bowl history and one of the best performances in NFL playoff history. He owns most of the Arizona Cardinals' franchise receiving records. He's short only a Super Bowl ring.If he opts to take one more crack at it in 2018, he'll do so with a new head coach (Steve Wilks) and quarterback. The odds are against the Cardinals, but Fitzgerald has never taken the easy route.Le'Veon Bell vs. the franchise tagHow does Le'Veon Bell feel about being franchise-tagged for a second season? He'd consider sitting out 2018 rather than signing another one-year deal.The superstar running back skipped training camp after receiving the Pittsburgh Steelers' tag in 2017, and he's threatening to take things a few steps further if that happens again.The franchise tag period opens Feb. 20, and Bell is optimistic about how negotiations have gone so far. That still doesn't guarantee a quick resolution to a contract situation that will affect future deals for other star running backs.The return of LuckThe last time we saw Andrew Luck on a football field was Jan. 1, 2017. The quarterback underwent shoulder surgery thereafter and not much has been seen of him since.The Indianapolis Colts insisted he'd be ready for the beginning of the 2017 season - then traded for their longtime rival's third-string quarterback.If there's one takeaway from last season, it's not to trust anything the Colts and owner Jim Irsay say about Luck's recovery. The player hasn't ruled out the possibility of a second surgery. At this point, when it comes to Luck's return, believe it when you see it.(Photos courtesy: Getty Images)Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

A violation of team rules earlier in the week factored into the New England Patriots' decision to bench cornerback Malcolm Butler during Super Bowl LII, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.The violation was reportedly related to team curfew. Butler also had a subpar week of practice, according to Rapoport, and battled an illness in the days leading up to the Super Bowl.Butler started all but one game for the Patriots over the last three seasons, but saw only one snap Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, and it came on special teams.Related - Malcolm Butler: Patriots 'gave up on me' with benchingHis mysterious absence was called a "coach's decision" during the game.A Super Bowl hero three years ago and an integral member of New England's championship squad last year, Butler had an up-and-down campaign in 2017. He's scheduled to become a free agent in March.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots played the highest-scoring game in Super Bowl history, but the offensive clinic didn't translate into higher viewership.In fact, Sunday's contest drew the lowest television rating for a Super Bowl since the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardinals clashed nine years ago, according to Nielsen, via ESPN's Darren Rovell. The game was watched by an average of 103.4 million viewers, down from the 111.3 million who watched the Patriots defeat the Atlanta Falcons last year.The Eagles held off the Pats 41-33 on Sunday night to claim the franchise's first Super Bowl championship.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Warning: Video contains coarse languageFormer NFL cornerback Brandon Browner has a bone to pick with the New England Patriots following the benching of Malcolm Butler in Super Bowl LII.Browner, who spent the 2014 season with the Patriots, lashed out at head coach Bill Belichick in a series of expletive-laden Instagram posts, calling it a "stupid decision" and saying "a locker room was divided pregame." He also suggested Butler move on from New England this offseason.Related: Belichick says he respects Butler's competitiveness, did what's best for team"Man, Bill wasn't right at all tonight," Browner said in one video. "I ain't know how to feel watching that s--- without my homie, without Malcolm f---ing playing."

After weeks of anticipation, the Detroit Lions finally have their leading man in place.The team confirmed one of the worst-kept secrets in the NFL on Monday, as it announced that New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia has officially been named as head coach. The move comes just 24 hours after the Patriots' defeat in Super Bowl LII.Lions executive vice president and general manager Bob Quinn released the following statement confirming the announcement:

Prior to Terrell Owens' inclusion in the NFL Hall of Fame's Class of 2018, the wide receiver's candidacy was largely clouded with questions about his attitude and behavior, despite putting up undeniably impressive career numbers.His third year on the ballot proved to be the one that sealed the deal, and the testimony of one former teammate in particular may have had a lot to do with that.As this year's candidates were being considered, Hall of Fame voters were given an 11-page document including nearly 30 testimonials from former teammates of Owens in order to vouch for him as deserving of induction, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports, who is also a member of the Hall of Fame selection committee.One endorsement in particular came from former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jeff Garcia, who at times seemed to have as rocky a relationship with Owens as any other teammate.Garcia gave permission for part of his statement to be made public, according to Maiocco, and in it he says while Owens' energy was sometimes viewed in a negative manner, his on-field production spoke the loudest.

The list of Philadelphia Eagles planning to skip what was once widely viewed as one of sports' highest honors continues to grow.Safety Malcolm Jenkins is joining defensive end Chris Long and wide receiver Torrey Smith in boycotting a visit to the White House to meet President Donald J. Trump following the Eagles' Super Bowl LII victory, according to Matt Lombardo of NJ.com.The Eagles have been one of the league's most demonstrative teams in the widespread fight for social justice issues this season. An ongoing movement that caught the ire of Trump and his Twitter feed."I don't have a message for the president. My message has been clear all year. I'm about creating positive change in the communities that I come from ... I want to see changes in our criminal justice system," Jenkins said, according to Nicole Poell of USA TODAY.Related: Chris Long won't visit White House if Eagles win Super BowlSmith, whose father served in the U.S. Army, wants it known what players are and aren't protesting."They call it the anthem protest," Smith said last week, according to Lombardo. "We're not protesting the anthem. It's a protest during the anthem. I understand why people are mad, or may be offended when someone takes a knee."My father, when he dies, is going to be buried with an American flag draped around his casket, being that he served in the army. I understand why some people are offended by it. Also, there are soldiers that have issues going on right now, and they are things that effect them. They're things that effect my father. He understands both sides of the issue," said Smith.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Buckle up Philadelphia, you ain't seen nothin' yet.Related - Watch: Eagles fans storm streets, wreck Philadelphia after Super Bowl winOne of the NFL's most notorious fanbases will be set loose on the city again this Thursday at 11 a.m., as the team's Super Bowl LII victory parade has been planned, according to Tim McManus of ESPN.The parade will commence at Broad and Pattison and head north toward the Art Museum."The city probably won't sleep for a week. It's so exciting I can't wait to be on that bus going down Broad Street and seeing the passion of these fans when we get back there," said defensive tackle Fletcher Cox.The parade was expected to be held on Wednesday, but a weather forecast of rain and snow has pushed it back a day.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

After the New England Patriots were rumored to be attempting to deal cornerback Malcolm Butler for much of last offseason, the relationship between team and player may be at a new low.Related: Patriots' Butler benched on defense due to coach's decisionThe benched Butler spoke after the Super Bowl LII loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and said the Patriots gave up on him, after he started all but one of the first 18 games this season and ranked among the team's defensive leaders in snaps played.Head coach Bill Belichick addressed those statements in Monday's post-Super Bowl conference call."I respect Malcolm’s competitiveness and I am sure that he felt like he could have helped. I am sure other players felt the same way, but in the end, we have to make the decisions that we feel are best for the football team and that is what we did, that is what I did. That’s really all I can say about it,” Belichick said, according to Ryan Hannable of WEEI.Butler ranked No. 51 among Pro Football Focus' 121 qualified cornerbacks this season, ahead of players such as Josh Norman and Janoris Jenkins.While he was glued to the bench, the Patriots surrendered 373 passing yards and three touchdowns to Eagles quarterback Nick Foles, and an additional touchdown pass from tight end Trey Burton.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The man accused of hitting and killing Indianapolis Colts linebacker Edwin Jackson on Sunday didn't have a driver's license and has been living in the U.S. illegally, Indiana State Police announced in a statement Monday, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN.The statement said Manuel Orrego-Savala, who police claim was driving while intoxicated at the time of the accident, was using the alias Alex Cabrera Gonsales, and had previously been deported in 2007 and again in 2009.Police said the accident occurred when Orrego-Savala drove onto the emergency shoulder of the interstate and struck both Jackson and another man, Jeffrey Monroe, after Monroe exited his vehicle to tend to Jackson, who was sick.Orrego-Savala was arrested after trying to flee the scene on foot, according to police. He's being held in county jail while authorities work with federal immigration officers.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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Longtime Philadelphia Eagles long snapper Jon Dorenbos will be included among the players who helped in the franchise's first Super Bowl victory, despite a season lost to a pre-existing heart condition.Dorenbos shared in the Eagles' postgame euphoria on Sunday, after arriving in Minnesota on Friday at the behest of owner Jeffrey Lurie."Had I played, I'd die. If you can't play in it, this is the next best way to enjoy it," Dorenbos said Friday, according to Joel Erickson of The Advocate. "Mr. Lurie called me and said he wants me to be a part of it, said I was here a long time and he said: 'We're going to win this, and you're going to get a ring.'"Dorenbos spent 11 seasons with the Eagles before a trade to the New Orleans Saints prior to the start of the 2017 season that ultimately led to the discovery of an aortic aneurysm, a condition that needed immediate surgery and revoked the deal.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Nick Foles got a little help from his friend and fellow Westlake High School alumnus ahead of his Super Bowl LII MVP performance.According to Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk, Foles said at Monday's post-Super Bowl press conference that he received pregame text messages from New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, whom he considers "one of the greatest of all time.""A lot of the message I'll keep to myself, but the big thing was going into this game, he just reminded me that it's just football," said Foles, who became just the second Texas-born quarterback behind Brees to start and win a Super Bowl. "There's a lot of things going on, pregame, a longer pregame, a big halftime show, but at the end of the day when you're out there, the game will settle down, and it'll just be football."It didn't take long for him to settle down Sunday, as he led the Eagles on a 67-yard field-goal drive to open the game. They scored their first of three first-half touchdowns before the end of the first quarter."He was right," Foles added. "You don't really know. I've never played in a Super Bowl. It's the biggest stage there is in this game, something you dream about as a kid, so when you're out there, you don't know how your body's going to react, you don't know how your mind's going to react. I was able to settle down."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Nick Foles might very well be the most popular man in Philadelphia right now, but even the Super Bowl MVP couldn't dodge questions about his future following Sunday's game.Shortly after the Philadelphia Eagles pulled off one of the most thrilling Super Bowl wins in recent memory, Foles fielded questions about his improbable and remarkable accomplishments, and whether he's considered what his recent efforts mean for his future."I'm not perfect. I'm not Superman. Might have just won the Super Bowl, but I still have daily struggles. We all do ... Embrace it," Foles said Monday, according to Mike Jones of USA TODAY."I'm not worried about my future ... I take pride in wearing the Eagles uniform. ... I'm excited for Carson Wentz coming back. I get to work with him. He's a stud. ... I'm just living in the moment. I'm not thinking ahead."Related: Is there anyone with a more bizarre career than Nick Foles?Foles led the Eagles to three underdog victories throughout the playoffs in place of Wentz, and his recent rise to stardom should make for a very interesting offseason for the Eagles and how they decided to proceed with their backup quarterback.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Every month of the 2017 season, theScore's Dane Belbeck and Mitch Sanderson project the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. With Super Bowl LII wrapped up, the full order has been set, aside from a coin flip between the 49ers and Raiders.Here's the latest prediction:1. Cleveland Browns - Sam Darnold, QB, USCWhile Josh Rosen may be the better passer, the UCLA product publicizing his desire to avoid the Browns doesn't bode well for his chances of landing in Cleveland. Darnold has the size and style to start as a rookie in Cleveland and sounds willing to accept the challenge. - Sanderson2. New York Giants - Josh Rosen, QB, UCLAWhile it certainly sounds like the Giants are sticking with Eli Manning at quarterback, New York doesn't get the chance to have a top-three pick very often. They will opt for Manning's eventual replacement out of UCLA, perhaps the readiest passer in the draft. - Belbeck3. Indianapolis Colts - Bradley Chubb, DE, N.C. StateThe Colts can't go wrong addressing a defensive position and Chubb looks to be the most impactful prospect on that side of the ball. Don't be surprised if Indy trades back with a quarterback-needy team at this spot. - Sanderson4. Cleveland Browns (via Texans) - Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn StateThe Browns will complete the backfield makeover by adding the electric Penn State star alongside Darnold. Barkley is arguably the most exciting player in the draft and it's tough to see anything but excellence from him at the professional level. - Belbeck5. Denver Broncos - Josh Allen, QB, WyomingThe Wyoming product played well at the Senior Bowl after a rocky college career, but if there's one thing we know for sure about John Elway: he likes tall quarterbacks. One thing Allen has is height. - Sanderson6. New York Jets - Baker Mayfield, QB, OklahomaThe Jets have lacked any sort of swagger since Rex Ryan was their head coach and Mayfield will immediately energize the fanbase. He's ready to start right away, something the Jets could use to make them relevant in the AFC. - Belbeck7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Minkah Fitzpatrick, DB, AlabamaThe Buccaneers have holes to fill at cornerback and safety. Luckily for them, Fitzpatrick can play both. The two-time All-American has been a versatile, consistent playmaker at Alabama for his entire college career. - Sanderson8. Chicago Bears - Calvin Ridley, WR, AlabamaThe Bears recorded just 13 receiving touchdowns all season, and only four were caught by a wide receiver. That's a number that has to drastically change for Chicago to take the next step. Drafting Ridley is the first move to ensure that happens. - Belbeck9. San Francisco 49ers* - Roquan Smith, LB, GeorgiaAfter landing Reuben Foster in last year's draft, the 49ers are one linebacker away from recreating the magic they had with Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman under Jim Harbaugh. Pairing Smith and Foster could create a duo that strikes fear in the rest of the NFC West. - Sanderson10. Oakland Raiders* - Tremaine Edmunds, LB, Virginia TechEdmunds is among the most athletic players in the draft and offers a ton of upside for Jon Gruden's Raiders. Having him and Khalil Mack on the same defense would be terrifying for any opposing quarterback. - Belbeck11. Miami Dolphins - Quenton Nelson, G, Notre DameAdam Gase grew increasingly agitated with his offense throughout last season. Without one position to focus on offensively, taking Nelson - arguably the safest pick in the draft - is an easy selection. - Sanderson12. Cincinnati Bengals - Orlando Brown, OT, OklahomaBrown is one of the biggest players in the draft and his elite size will certainly help the Bengals on the offensive line. Cincinnati looked shaky throughout the season in pass protection, and this pick gives Andy Dalton a much-needed security boost. - Belbeck13. Washington Redskins - Denzel Ward, CB, Ohio StateBringing in Alex Smith to replace Kirk Cousins cost the Redskins one of their best defensive backs in Kendall Fuller. With Smith locked up for a few seasons, Washington doesn't have to select a quarterback and can afford to take Ward, the latest in a line of talented Ohio State DBs. - Sanderson14. Green Bay Packers - Josh Jackson, CB, IowaThe versatile Jackson can play both inside and out and will immediately help one of the worst passing defenses in the league. - Belbeck15. Arizona Cardinals - Lamar Jackson, QB, LouisvilleThe Cardinals are in need of a new quarterback and they don't have the cap space to go after a coveted free agent. That's not to say they'll take Jackson because they have to, though. The former Heisman Trophy winner has all the ability to become the next Deshaun Watson. - Sanderson16. Baltimore Ravens - Connor Williams, OT, TexasThe Ravens' offense has needs all over the field, but the main ingredient to their success is keeping Joe Flacco clean in the pocket. The hulking tackle from Texas will immediately improve their line and should help the struggling passing attack. - Belbeck17. Los Angeles Chargers - Derwin James, S, Florida StateThe Chargers were heavily linked to safety prospect Malik Hooker last season but opted to improve the offense with Mike Williams. Now, they have the chance to bring in another elite talent in James, who may not be as flashy as Hooker, but is one of the most dependable defenders available. - Sanderson18. Seattle Seahawks - Billy Price, C, Ohio StateHe may not be the sexiest pick on the board, but don't be shocked if Price ends up being one of the smartest. It's no secret the Seahawks offensive line has been among the worst in the league for years, and getting the best center in the draft will be a huge addition. - Belbeck19. Dallas Cowboys - Courtland Sutton, WR, SMUWith the Cowboys passing game struggling throughout the 2017 season, a 6-foot-4 receiver who grew up in Texas and is coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons is too good for Jerry Jones to pass up. - Sanderson20. Detroit Lions - Vita Vea, DT, WashingtonThe Lions had a middle-of-the-pack run defense last season, and adding Vea should immediately take them to the next level. The 340-pounder had exceptional lateral quickness for his size and is a threat in the pass rush. - Belbeck21. Buffalo Bills - Mike Hughes, CB, UCFThe first of the Bills' back-to-back opening-round picks, Hughes could team up with last year's top selection Tre'Davious White and form a lockdown duo to lead Buffalo's defense to another playoff trip. - Sanderson22. Buffalo Bills (via Chiefs) - James Washington, WR, Oklahoma StateThere wasn't a better big-play receiver in the country last year, and the Bills desperately need that game-breaking potential on their offense. - Belbeck23. Los Angeles Rams - Mike McGlinchey, OT, Notre DameAndrew Whitworth was a blessing for the Rams' offense last season, but the 36-year-old can't play at an All-Pro level forever. McGlinchey could slide in at right tackle from Day 1 and move to left when Whitworth begins to fade. - Sanderson24. Carolina Panthers - Arden Key, DE, LSUKey is one of the biggest wildcards in the draft as he possesses elite size and athleticism, but has lacked consistency during his time at LSU. The Panthers will bet on upside here and take the talented pass-rusher. - Belbeck25. Tennessee Titans - Da'Ron Payne, DT, AlabamaJurell Casey has been a one-man wrecking crew on the Titans' defensive line without much help around him. Payne has the potential to be an elite nose tackle. Imagine what Casey could do without facing double teams every snap. - Sanderson26. Atlanta Falcons - Maurice Hurst, DT, MichiganHurst may be undersized at the defensive tackle position, but his quickness and ability to read the game make up for that. Adding him to an explosive defense in Atlanta is a scary thought for the rest of the NFC. - Belbeck27. New Orleans Saints - Marcus Davenport, DE, UTSADavenport is a raw talent who didn't get much recognition at UTSA, but performed well at the Senior Bowl. The Saints have been dying for a pass-rusher to pair with Cam Jordan for years. - Sanderson28. Pittsburgh Steelers - Ronnie Harrison, S, AlabamaHarrison moved all over the Alabama defense and was a dominant force throughout his time in the SEC. His ability to play all over the field will be a huge benefit to a Steelers defense that allowed 7.2 yards per pass last season. - Belbeck29. Jacksonville Jaguars - Hayden Hurst, TE, South CarolinaA tight end who can burn defenses over the middle on play action can be a deadly weapon for a run-first offense. Hurst, a native of Jacksonville, can be a formidable blocker and productive receiver with the Jaguars. - Sanderson30. Minnesota Vikings - Isaiah Wynn, OL, GeorgiaWynn played tackle for Georgia last season but is likely better suited to line up at guard in the NFL. The Vikings have one of the deepest rosters in the league, but adding an excellent offensive line piece is never a bad idea. - Belbeck31. New England Patriots - Christian Kirk, WR, Texas A&MIt is tough to argue the Patriots need to address any one position, however, they still lack a receiver with the type of "get off me" strength that Kirk possesses. - Sanderson32. Philadelphia Eagles - Isaiah Oliver, CB, ColoradoThe Eagles cornerbacks were caught being overly aggressive often this season in an effort to make up for their overall lack of size. At 6-foot-1, Oliver could provide a different type of matchup defender for a team equipped to defend their Super Bowl title. - Sanderson(Photos courtesy: Getty Images)Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Super Bowl LII somehow managed to one-up its predecessor with record offensive production and Justin Timberlake's energetic halftime show.If the on-field entertainment still wasn't enough, this year's commercials featured plenty of star power and high production value. Get ready for Monday's water cooler conversations with a second (or first) look at the best and worst ads:BestEli and OBJ show off their special bond

If anyone had any doubt about how hard Philadelphia sports fans celebrate when their team wins it all, it's safe to say they know now.Sunday's Super Bowl LII victory for the Philadelphia Eagles sparked a celebration that quickly turned into widespread rioting, with the entire city seemingly coming under attack from crazed and overzealous football fans.Here are just some examples of how Eagles fans chose to celebrate their team's first Super Bowl victory in franchise history:

As unbelievable as it was to see the Philadelphia Eagles and their backup quarterback win Super Bowl LII over the New England Patriots, fans were likely just as surprised to see Tom Brady fail to complete a last-second Hail Mary considering his team's ridiculous run of success.The Patriots' dominance in the AFC over the past 17 years has been unmatched, leading many NFL fans to scoff at the notion that the team could fall off anytime soon.But with a slew of offseason changes expected, the Patriots may have missed their last chance to win a sixth Lombardi Trophy with the Brady-Bill Belichick duo in charge. Here's why:Coaching staff is up in the airThe last time Belichick lost two coordinators in the same season was in 2004 after New England's Super Bowl XXXIX win, when Charlie Weis and Romeo Crennel walk out the door for head coaching opportunities. It took the Patriots 10 years to win another Super Bowl.Now, defensive coordinator Matt Patricia is expected to leave after 14 seasons to coach the Detroit Lions, while offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, who's spent 14 of the last 17 years in New England, is reportedly set to lead the Indianapolis Colts.Not only will Belichick be losing his top two assistants, but other members of his coaching staff could potentially join Patricia or McDaniels with their new teams. And with several key players hitting free agency, the departing coaches could recruit members of New England's roster to come with them.Free-agent decisionsAfter his surprising benching Sunday, cornerback Malcolm Butler made it pretty clear he may leave Foxboro despite starting 47 of the last 48 regular-season games since becoming the hero of Super Bowl XLIX.Meanwhile, left tackle Nate Solder has started every game he's been healthy for since his rookie season, earning Brady's respect as his blindside blocker for seven years. But, like most players coming off Super Bowl seasons, he could command a higher salary than the $10 million he took home the last two years. Fellow offensive tackles Cameron Fleming and LaAdrian Waddle will also hit free agency, and all three could benefit from being part of the winning culture in New England.Running backs Dion Lewis and Rex Burkhead, who played big roles late in the season and throughout the playoffs, will also hit the open market and could find homes in Detroit or Indianapolis as neither team's rushing situation is ideal.Receiver Danny Amendola will be looking for a raise after masterfully replacing Julian Edelman throughout the season, particularly in the playoffs where he collected 348 yards and two touchdowns on 26 catches.Among the other soon-to-be free agents who could use their Patriots status to cash in are special-teams aces Johnson Bademosi, Matthew Slater, and Nate Ebner, along with veteran defenders James Harrison and Ricky Jean-Francois.The Patriots generally have an edge in free-agent negotiations because of the chance to play with Belichick, Brady, and Co., but with reports of tension in New England, Rob Gronkowski being noncommittal about his return next season, and with Father Time creeping up, the franchise may no longer be so far ahead of the curve.Tom vs. TimeAfter breaking his own record for the most passing yards in a Super Bowl, it can't really be argued that Brady was the reason for the Patriots' loss Sunday.Still, while the veteran's attempts to avoid the effects of being a 40-year-old professional athlete have been more than admirable, even Brady has acknowledged the oddity of his success this late in his career.Perhaps the loss will only serve as motivation for the three-time MVP, but after the team moved on from both Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett this season, a potential successor will likely be added behind Brady, which could cause more tension.It seems like any time this Belichick-Brady dynasty has been questioned, it comes back even better, but the situation could be different this time heading into an uncertain offseason.Considering all the question marks and with a devastating Super Bowl hangover coming, is this the beginning of the end for the Patriots' dynasty?(Photos courtesy: Getty Images)Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New England Patriots cornerback Eric Rowe started Super Bowl LII against the Philadelphia Eagles to the surprise of fans and journalists everywhere.It also came as a surprise to Rowe, who said afterward that he wasn't expecting to start until just before the game began."No, that wasn’t the plan," Rowe said, via Pro Football Talk's Charean Williams."It wasn’t official until kickoff."Rowe started ahead of Malcolm Butler, who was benched on defense for the entirety of the contest despite starting and playing the majority of snaps throughout the season. Butler appeared distraught when shown on camera prior to kickoff.Related: Malcolm Butler: Patriots 'gave up on me' with benchingRowe struggled throughout the game as the Eagles continuously marched downfield against the Patriots, ultimately emerging with a surprise 41-33 victory.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

How do you define a man whose career has defied convention at every turn? Two weeks after his 29th birthday, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles now sports one of the most bizarre starts to a football career and his life is about to change after capturing Super Bowl LII MVP, defeating the heavily favored New England Patriots.Prior to the start of the 2017 season, who would've conceived a scenario in which Foles starts a game, let alone leads a team to Super Bowl glory? Foles served as Carson Wentz's backup and seemed certain to hold a clipboard for the duration of the season before misfortune struck. Wentz, who emerged as a leading MVP candidate during his sophomore season, tore his ACL in December, thrusting Foles into action. It appeared to outside observers that the Eagles' Super Bowl bid also shattered upon Wentz's injury, a notion that neither Foles, nor his teammates considered.After completing his sixth NFL season, Foles' career reads as if it were meant to stump trivia buffs, as opposed to a function of a profession with an exceptionally high turnover rate. Foles has now earned a Super Bowl ring, been named Super Bowl MVP, led the NFL in passer rating, been named a Pro Bowl selection, and tied the NFL record for most touchdown passes in a single game.He was also relegated to the bench for large swaths of the 2012, 2016, and 2017 seasons, with few considering him a viable starting option. After being named to his lone Pro Bowl in 2013, Foles entered the 2014 season with a measure of job security. He broke his collarbone midway through the year, however, and was traded to the St. Louis Rams. Although it seemed apparent that Foles had earned some value from the Rams, they benched him twice in favor of Case Keenum - who, ironically, also underwent a redemptive year in 2017 with the Vikings. Foles was unceremoniously dumped in July 2016 and quickly signed with the Chiefs.(Photo courtesy: Getty Images)History repeated itself in Kansas City, even if it wasn't a replica of his stint cross-state. Foles signed a one-year contract, was pinned to the bench, started one game when Alex Smith suffered a concussion, and the Chiefs declined his second-year option, rendering him a free agent again. Any team in the league could've had Foles if they desired, but Eagles general manager Howie Roseman pounced on the journeyman when he was available last March.Welcome to bizarro world. For the ever-patient Foles, it's just part of life in professional football.

(Warning: Story contains coarse language)To the surprise of almost everybody, the New England Patriots benched cornerback Malcolm Butler when the defense was on the field and only played him with special teams during Super Bowl LII.Butler, who became famous for the game-sealing interception in Super Bowl XLIX, was sick at the beginning of the week, but did not appear on the Patriots' final injury report.The veteran defender was also confused as to why he was left on the bench against the Philadelphia Eagles."They gave up on me. F---. It is what it is," Butler told ESPN's Mike Reiss after the game.Butler added, "I don't know what it was. I guess I wasn't playing good or they didn't feel comfortable. I don't know, but I could have changed that game."Without Butler on the field, the Patriots allowed Nick Foles to throw for 373 yards and three touchdowns on his way to winning MVP honors.During the broadcast, head coach Bill Belichick told Michelle Tafoya of NBC that the move was a coach's decision, adding: "I made the decisions that give us the best chance to win."Butler is an unrestricted free agent.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New England Patriots may have lost Super Bowl LII on Sunday, but they've opened as favorites to win the title next season.According to Jeff Sherman of The Westgate SuperBook, the Patriots are listed at 9-2 to claim Super Bowl LIII next February, with Sunday's winner, the Philadelphia Eagles, next at 6-1.Should the clubs meet again for the title in a year, it would mark the first Super Bowl rematch in consecutive years since the Buffalo Bills and Dallas Cowboys clashed in 1993 and 1994.The Pittsburgh Steelers follow the Eagles with 8-1 odds, while the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers round out the top five at 12-1.Here are the teams listed at 20-1 or better to win Super Bowl LIII.TeamOddsPatriots9-2Eagles6-1Steelers8-1Vikings12-1Packers12-1Saints16-1Falcons18-1Cowboys20-1Seahawks20-1Jaguars20-1Texans20-1Raiders20-1The Chicago Bears, New York Jets, and Cleveland Browns are all listed at 100-1 to win the title, the longest odds on the board.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Indianapolis Colts fans hoping for Josh McDaniels to be named the club's new head coach will have to wait a little longer.Shortly after the New England Patriots lost Super Bowl LII to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, the club's offensive coordinator declined to address speculation that he's set to be named the head coach of the Colts."I'm not going to talk about that tonight," McDaniels said, as per Tom Curran of NBC Sports Boston.Indianapolis could not officially name McDaniels head coach until after the Patriots were eliminated from the playoffs. Sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN that the Colts would make the move official after the Super Bowl ended.Shortly after kickoff, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reported that McDaniels has not yet told the Patriots he's leaving and that there is a possibility he remains with New England going forward.For now, it appears fans of both the Colts and Patriots will have to wait while McDaniels decides what his next move will be.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

In the final minutes of a thrilling Super Bowl, things came to an absolute standstill as referees, again, had to determine whether a potential touchdown catch followed the letter of the law.Here's the play in question:

New England Patriots star tight end Rob Gronkowski may be contemplating a future without football following Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII.When asked about rumors that he'll consider retirement, Gronkowski told reporters, via Henry McKenna of USA Today, "I don't know how you heard that. I'm definitely going to look at my future, for sure. I'll sit down in the next couple of weeks and see where I'm at."While Gronkowski has put up Hall of Fame-worthy numbers over his eight-year career, he's also dealt with myriad injuries and has only played in all 16 regular-season games once.The 28-year-old missed two games this season - one for a thigh injury and one due to a suspension. He also suffered a concussion in the AFC Championship Game.Gronkowski caught nine passes for 116 yards and two touchdowns in the Super Bowl loss to the Eagles.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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The football world was treated to one of the best Super Bowl's of all-time Sunday, with the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots combining for a record-breaking performance.An offensive explosion saw the 41-33 final score mark the second-highest total in Super Bowl history, with a number of records falling.Here are the four most impressive:Most total yards in a game in NFL historyThe two teams didn't just combine to break the Super Bowl record for most total yards in a game, but the 1,151 combined yards is the most ever in any game in NFL history. Both teams averaged more than 8.5 yards per pass and over five yards per rushing attempt.Most passing yards by a quarterback in postseason historyTom Brady's 466 yards passing in last year's dramatic win over the Atlanta Falcons set a new Super Bowl record and the legendary pivot did even better against the Eagles. Brady finished with a stunning 505 yards passing, the most ever by a quarterback in postseason history. He also became the first player in NFL history to top the 400-yard passing mark in the Super Bowl multiple times.Most combined passing yards in Super Bowl historyNot only did Nick Foles' and Brady's combined 878 yards passing set the Super Bowl record for most total passing yards, but they already had the record entering the fourth quarter. The pair combined for six touchdowns passing and both had a passer rating over 106.Foles becomes first QB to catch a TD pass in a Super BowlAlong with throwing for three touchdowns and claiming the MVP, Foles also became the first quarterback in Super Bowl history to catch a touchdown pass. The veteran backup's touchdown catch from Trey Burton in the final minute of the opening quarter gave the Eagles a 22-12 halftime lead.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady broke his own Super Bowl record for most passing yards in a single game, connecting with Danny Amendola for a 13-yard gain in the fourth quarter.The Patriots star set the previous record last year against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI, throwing for 466 yards in a 34-28 overtime victory.Brady finished the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles with 505 passing yards.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles was named Super Bowl LII MVP after leading his team to a 41-33 victory over the New England Patriots.Foles completed 28 of 43 passes for 373 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception. He also caught a 1-yard touchdown pass from Trey Burton on a trick play.The veteran quarterback was thrust into the starting role when Carson Wentz suffered a torn ACL in December, and he went on to outperform even the loftiest of expectations.Foles has certainly experienced one of the oddest career paths in recent memory. The 29-year-old was named to the Pro Bowl in 2013 during his first stint with the Eagles and also tied the NFL record by throwing seven touchdowns in a single game that year. Now, after starting this season as the backup quarterback, he's the Super Bowl MVP.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Lombardi Trophy is finally flying its way to Philadelphia.The Eagles held off a dramatic second-half comeback from the New England Patriots to win 41-33, earning their first Super Bowl title in franchise history and handing Tom Brady and Bill Belichick their third defeat on the biggest stage.In a game stocked full of dramatic - and controversial - moments, Nick Foles and Brady went blow for blow as the two teams produced the most yards in a single game in NFL history. Foles threw for 372 yards, three touchdowns, and added a receiving touchdown while Brady broke his own Super Bowl record with 505 yards.But it was the defense that ultimately won the game for Philadelphia. Defensive end Brandon Graham strip-sacked Brady on the Patriots' penultimate drive after a Zach Ertz touchdown put the Eagles ahead late in the fourth quarter, all but sealing the game for the NFC East outfit.Brady got the ball back with just under a minute to play, but, this time, wasn't able to engineer a spectacular game-winning drive.Foles completed his Cinderella story by being named the MVP of the game.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It was inevitable.A play initially ruled a catch and a touchdown went under review during the Super Bowl and the final ruling had the public up in arms.Was this Corey Clement reception to extend the Eagles' lead a touchdown?

The Philadelphia Eagles took a 22-12 lead over the New England Patriots into the locker room at halftime of Super Bowl LII thanks to one of the wildest plays in recent memory, but it didn't come without controversy.With the Eagles facing a 4th-and-goal from the Patriots' 1-yard line, quarterback Nick Foles lined up in the backfield and motioned to the right. Running back Corey Clement then took the direct snap and pitched the ball to tight end Trey Burton, who threw it to Foles for the touchdown.The question about the legality of the play stems from the formation prior to the snap. With receiver Alshon Jeffery a half-yard off the line of scrimmage, the Eagles only had six players on the line - one less than is required.